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History of Chikan Embroidery Techniques by eesh is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Chikan embroidery originated in India during the Mughal Empire. It was a court craft developed by Empress Noor Jahan. Traditionally, chikan embroidery used white cotton or silk threads to decorate white fabrics. The craft became popular in Lucknow during the 18th century when weavers migrated from Dhaka. It involved intricate embroidery designs using various stitches like stem stitch and back stitch without frames. The embroidery focused on floral and geometric patterns to decorate fabrics like muslin and o

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